Former Nigeria Ambassador to the Philippines, Ambassador Dr Yemi Farounbi has extolled the virtues of of the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his 80th birthday.
Ambassador Farounbi in his congratulatory message described the monarch as a worthy leader whose has contributed immensely to humanity.
In a statement, he said: “Kaabiyesi
Your Excellency!
Most Distinguished.
I am so grateful to Almighty Allah for his grace of your life and for the great things he has used you for .
I congratulate you for the multiple roles you have played in these eight decades.
“I salute you for the value you have added to everything you have touched.I am proud of you that in spite of the very eminent positions you have occupied, you have remained close to the common people, as the voice of the voiceless, the helper to the helpless and an outstanding leader to the people.
“I’m proud that you have remained the same reliable, dependable, trustworthy and an embodiment of all the virtues of OMOLUABI that you were when I first met you in 1985.
I’m proud to have you as a worthy friend, a consistently good brother, and an outstanding performing associate and colleague.
“Excellency… you are excellent.
Most Distinguished…you are outstandingly distinguished.
Kaabiyesi.. you are forever regal and destined to reach the pinnacle.
I pray that Allah will grant you more grace and glory, joy and happiness, blessings and mercies, achievements and accomplishments, long life and prosperity.
Happy Birthday, the statement concluded.
